The sacking comes after Jahn slumped to their fourth-successive defeat on Matchday 12 against SC Paderborn, with the club slipping to 16th in the table.

Plight

"In light of the current situation, the decision was made by the executive board, the supervisory board and management team with immediate effect," said chairman Ulrich Weber of Corrochano's dismissal.

Sporting director Franz Gerber has been installed as interim coach, while Weber and Co. reassess their options ahead of the winter break.